Unit 1: Local environments Read: A visit to a traditional craft village Nick: There are so many pieces of pottery here, Phong Do your grandparents make all of them? Phong: They can’t because we have lots of products They make some and other people make the rest Nick: As far as I know, Bat Trang is one of the most famous traditional craft villages of Ha Noi, right? Phong: Right My grandmother says it’s about 700 years old Mi: Wow! When did your grandparents set up this workshop? Phong: My great-grandparents started it, not my grandparents Then my grandparents took over the business All the artisans here are my aunts, uncles, and cousins Mi: I see Your village is also a place of interest of Ha Noi, isn’t it? Phong: Yes People come here to buy things for their house Another attraction is they can make pottery themselves in workshops Nick: That must be a memorable experience Phong: In Viet Nam there are lots of craft villages like Bat Trang Have you ever been to any others? Mi: I’ve been to a conical hat making village in Hue! Nick: Cool! This is my first one Do you think that the various crafts remind people of a specific region? Mi: Sure It’s the reason tourists often choose handicrafts as souvenirs Phong: Let’s go outside and look round the village a Can you find a word/phrase that means: a thing which is skilfully made with your hands start something (a business, an organisation, etc.) take control of something (a business, an organisation, etc.) people who skilled work, making things with their hands an interesting or enjoyable place to go or thing to a particular place make someone remember or think about something walk around a place to see what is there b Answer the following questions 1.Where are Nick, Mi, and Phong? ………………………………………………………………………………… 2.How old is the village? ………………………………………………………………………………… 3.Who started Phong’s family workshop? ………………………………………………………………………………… 4.Why is the village a place of interest in Ha Noi? ………………………………………………………………………………… 5.Where is the craft village that Mi visited? ………………………………………………………………………………… 6.Why tourists like to buy handicrafts as souvenirs? ………………………………………………………………………………… Write the name of each traditional handicraft in the box under the picture paintings pottery drums sculptures silk lanterns A……………………… B……………………… D……………………… conical hats lacquerware marble C……………………… E……………………… F……………………… G……………………… H……………………… carve cast weave embroider knit mould A……………………… B…………………… C……………… …… D……………………… E……………………… F……………………… G……………………… Complete the sentences with the words/phrases from to show where in Viet Nam the handicrafts are made You not have to use them all 1.The birthplace of the famous bai tho ……………………… is Tay Ho village in Hue 2.If you go to Hoi An on the 15th of each lunar month, you can enjoy the lights of many beautiful ……………………… 3.Van Phuc village in Ha Noi produces different types of ……………………… products such as cloth, scarves, ties, and dresses 4.On the Tet holiday, many Hanoians go to Dong Ho village to buy folk ……………………… ……………………… products of Bau Truc, such as pots and vases, have the natural colours typical of Champa culture in Ninh Thuan 6.Going to Non Nuoc marble village in Da Nang, we’re impressed by a wide variety of ……………………… from Buddha statues to bracelets Match the verbs in column A with the groups of nouns in column B 1.carve a clay, cheese, chocolate 2.cast b stone, wood, eggshells 3.weave c sweaters, toys, hats 4.embroider d baskets, carpets, silk, cloth 5.knit e bronze, gold, iron 6.mould f handkerchiefs, tablecloths, pictures Now write the correct verb forms for these verbs Infinitive Past tense Past participle to carve I carved it It was carved to cast I it It was to weave I it It was to embroider I it It was to knit I it It was to mould I it It was Complete the passage by filling each blank with a suitable word from the box attraction historical traditional handicrafts culture exercise Some people say that a place of interest is a place famous for its scenery or a well-known (1) …………… site I don’t think it has to be so limited In my opinion, a place of interest is simply one that people like going to In my town, the park is a(n) (2) …………… because many people love spending time there Old people (3) ………… and walk in the park Children play games there while their parents sit and talk with each other Another place of interest in my town is Hoa Binh market It’s a(n) (4) …………… market with a lot of things to see I love to go there to buy food and clothes, and watch other people buying and selling Foreign tourists also like this market because they can experience the (5) ………… of Vietnamese people, and buy woven cloth and other (6) …………… as souvenirs Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences Use the subordinator provided and make any necessary changes 1.The villagers are trying to learn English They can communicate with foreign customers (in order that) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… 2.We ate lunch Then we went to Non Nuoc marble village to buy some souvenirs (after) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… 3.This hand-embroidered picture was expensive We bought it (even though) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… 4.This department store is an attraction in my city The products are of good quality (because) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… 5.This is called a Chuong conical hat It was made in Chuong village (since) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… Match the phrasal verbs (1 - 8) with their meaning (a - h) 1.pass down a stop doing business 2.live on b have a friendly relationship with somebody 3.deal with c transfer from one generation to the next 4.close down d reject or refuse something 5.face up to e return 6.get on with f take action to solve a problem 7.come back g have enough money to live 8.turn down h accept, deal with Complete each sentence using the correct form of a phrasal verb from the box You don’t need to use all the verbs pass down down live on deal with close down face up to get on with come back turn 1.We must ……………… the reality that our handicrafts are in competition with those of other villages 2.I invited her to join our trip to Trang An, but she ……………… my invitation 3.The craft of basket weaving is usually ……………… from generation to generation 4.Do you think we can ……………… selling silk scarves as souvenirs? 5.They had to ……………… the museum because it’s no longer a place of interest 6.What time ………you ……………… from the trip last night? 10 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given 1.Where did you get the information about Disneyland Resort? find Where ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……? 2.What time did you get out of bed this morning? up When ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …? 3.I’ll read this leaflet to see what activities are organised at this attraction look I'll …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4.They’re going to publish a guidebook to different beauty spots in Viet Nam out They're……………………………………………………………………………………………… …… 5.I’m thinking with pleasure about the weekend! forward I'm …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ! 11 Mi visited Tay Ho village in Hue last month She has decided to present what she knows about this place to the class Read what she has prepared and match the titles with the paragraphs Present status of the craft Location and history of conical hat making village How the conical hat is made A…………………………………………… When you think about the conical hat, the first thing you think of is the region of Hue Conical hat making has been a traditional craft there for hundreds of years, and there are many craft villages like Da Le, Phu Cam, and Doc So However, Tay Ho is the most famous because it is the birthplace of the conical hat in Hue It is a village on the bank of the Nhu Y River, 12 km from Hue City B…………………………………………… A conical hat may look simple, but artisans have to follow 15 stages, from going to the forest to collect leaves to ironing the leaves, making the frames, ect Hue's conical hats always have two layers of leaves Craftsmen must be skilful to make the two layers very thin What is special is that they then add poems and paintings of Hue between the two layers, creating the famous bai tho or poetic conical hats C…………………………………………… Conical hat making in the village has been passed down from generation to generation because everybody, young or old, can take part in the process It is a well-known handicraft, not only in Viet Nam, but all around the world Read the text again and answer the questions 1.Why is Tay Ho the most well-known conical hat making village? ………………………………………………………………………………………… 2.How far is it from Tay Ho to Hue City? ………………………………………………………………………………………… 3.What is the first stage of conical hat making? ………………………………………………………………………………………… 4.What is special about the hat layers? ………………………………………………………………………………………… 5.What is special about the bai tho conical hat? ………………………………………………………………………………………… 6.Who can make conical hats? ………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Complete the second sentence in each pair by putting the correct form of a verb from the box into each blank carve cast weave embroider knit mould 1.The artisan made this statue by pouring hot liquid bronze into a mould → The artisan ………………………… this statue in bronze 2.I’m decorating a cloth picture with a pattern of stitches, using coloured threads → I’m ………………………… a picture 3.They made baskets by crossing strips of bamboo across, over, and under each other → They ………………………… baskets out of bamboo 4.My mum made this sweater for me from wool thread by using two bamboo needles → My mum ………………………… a wool sweater for me 5.He made this flower by cutting into the surface of the wood → He ………………………… this flower from wood 6.I took some clay and used my hands to make it into a bowl shape → I ………………………… the clay into the desired shape 13 Complete the passage with the words/ phrases from the box Looked team-building zoo lunch interest looking forward to craft museum Last week we had a memorable trip to a new (1) ………………………… on the outskirts of the city We were all (2) ………………………… the trip There are lots of wild animals, and they are looked after carefully Each species is kept in one big compound and the animals look healthy After we (3) ………………………… round the animal zone, we gathered on a big lawn at the back of the zoo There we played some (4) …………………………games and sang songs Then we had a delicious (5) ………………………… prepared by Nga and Phuong In the afternoon, we walked to a (6) nearby There is a big collection of handicrafts made by different (7) ………………………… villages I’m sure that the zoo will be our new place of (8) ………………………… 14 Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the phrasal verb in brackets You may have to change the form of the verb 1.I don’t remember exactly when my parents started this workshop (set up) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 2.We have to try harder so that our handicrafts can stay equal with theirs (keep up with) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 3.What time will you begin your journey to Da Lat? (set off) …………………………………………………………………………………………….? 4.We arranged to meet in front of the lantern shop at o’clock, but she never arrived (turn up) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 5.The artisans in my village can earn enough money from basket weaving to live (live on) …………………………………………………………………………………………… Key for unit 1: local environment Listen and read a Can you find a word/phrase that means: a thing which is skilfully made with your hands craft start something (a business, an organisation, etc.) set up take control of something (a business, an organisation, etc.) take over people who skilled work, making things with their hands artisans an interesting or enjoyable place to go or thing to attraction a particular place specific region make someone remember or think about something remind walk around a place to see what is there look round b Answer the following questions 1.Where are Nick, Mi, and Phong? They are at Phong’s grandparents’ workshop in Bat Trang 2.How old is the village? It is about 700 years old 3.Who started Phong’s family workshop? His great-grandparents did 4.Why is the village a place of interest in Ha Noi? Because people can buy things for their house and make pottery themselves there 5.Where is the craft village that Mi visited? It’s in Hue 6.Why tourists like to buy handicrafts as souvenirs? Because the handicrafts remind them of a specific region Complete the sentences with the words/phrases from to show where in Viet Nam the handicrafts are made You not have to use them all 1.The birthplace of the famous bai tho conical hat is Tay Ho village in Hue 2.If you go to Hoi An on the 15th of each lunar month, you can enjoy the lights of many beautiful lanterns 3.Van Phuc village in Ha Noi produces different types of silk products such as cloth, scarves, ties, and dresses 4.On the Tet holiday, many Hanoians go to Dong Ho village to buy folk paintings 5.Pottery products of Bau Truc, such as pots and vases, have the natural colours typical of Champa culture in Ninh Thuan 6.Going to Non Nuoc marble village in Da Nang, we’re impressed by a wide variety of marble sculptures from Buddha statues to bracelets 4.Complete the passage by filling each blank with a suitable word from the box Attraction historical traditional handicrafts culture exercise Some people say that a place of interest is a place famous for its scenery or a wellknown (1) historical site I don’t think it has to be so limited In my opinion, a place of interest is simply one that people like going to In my town, the park is a(n) (2) attraction because many people love spending time there Old people (3) exercise and walk in the park Children play games there while their parents sit and talk with each other Another place of interest in my town is Hoa Binh market It’s a(n) (4) traditional market with a lot of things to see I love to go there to buy food and clothes, and watch other people buying and selling Foreign tourists also like this market because they can experience the (5) culture of Vietnamese people, and buy woven cloth and other (6) handicrafts as souvenirs Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences Use the subordinator provided and make any necessary changes 1.The villagers are trying to learn English They can communicate with foreign customers (in order that) The villagers are trying to learn English in order that they can communicate with foreign customers 2.We ate lunch Then we went to Non Nuoc marble village to buy some souvenirs (after) After we had eaten lunch, we went to Non Nuoc marble village to buy some souvenirs 3.This hand-embroidered picture was expensive We bought it (even though) Even though this hand-embroidered picture was expensive, we bought it 4.This department store is an attraction in my city The products are of good quality (because) This department store is an attraction in my city because the products are of good quality 5.This is called a Chuong conical hat It was made in Chuong village (since) This is called a Chuong conical hat since it was made in Chuong village Complete each sentence using the correct form of a phrasal verb from the box You don’t need to use all the verbs pass downlive ondeal withclose downface up toget on withcome backturn down 1.We must face up to the reality that our handicrafts are in competition with those of other villages 2.I invited her to join our trip to Trang An, but she turned down my invitation 3.The craft of basket weaving is usually passed down from generation to generation 4.Do you think we can live on selling silk scarves as souvenirs? 5.They had to close down the museum because it’s no longer a place of interest 6.What time did you come back from the trip last night? Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given 1.Where did you get the information about Disneyland Resort? find Where did you find out about Disneyland Resort? 2.What time did you get out of bed this morning? up When did you get up this morning? 3.I’ll read this leaflet to see what activities are organised at this attraction look I'll look through this leaflet to see what activities are organised at this attraction 4.They’re going to publish a guidebook to different beauty spots in Viet Nam out They're going to bring out a guidebook to different beauty spots in Viet Nam 5.I’m thinking with pleasure about the weekend! forward I'm looking forward to the weekend! Mi visited Tay Ho village in Hue last month She has decided to present what she knows about this place to the class Read what she has prepared and match the titles with the paragraphs Present status of the craft Location and history of conical hat making village How the conical hat is made / Location and history of conical hat making village A When you think about the conical hat, the first thing you think of is the region of Hue Conical hat making has been a traditional craft there for hundreds of years, and there are many craft villages like Da Le, Phu Cam, and Doc So However, Tay Ho is the most famous because it is the birthplace of the conical hat in Hue It is a village on the bank of the Nhu Y River, 12 km from Hue City / How the conical hat is made B A conical hat may look simple, but artisans have to follow 15 stages, from going to the forest to collect leaves to ironing the leaves, making the frames, ect Hue's conical hats always have two layers of leaves Craftsmen must be skilful to make the two layers very thin What is special is that they then add poems and paintings of Hue between the two layers, creating the famous bai tho or poetic conical hats / Present status of the craft C Conical hat making in the village has been passed down from generation to generation because everybody, young or old, can take part in the process It is a well-known handicraft, not only in Viet Nam, but all around the world Read the text again and answer the questions 1.Why is Tay Ho the most well-known conical hat making village? Because it is the birthplace of the conical hat in Hue 2.How far is it from Tay Ho to Hue City? It’s 12 km from Hue City 3.What is the first stage of conical hat making? It’s going to the forest to collect leaves 4.What is special about the hat layers? They’re very thin Complete the second sentence in each pair by putting the correct form of a verb from the box into each blank carve cast weave embroider knit mould 1.The artisan made this statue by pouring hot liquid bronze into a mould → The artisan cast this statue in bronze 2.I’m decorating a cloth picture with a pattern of stitches, using coloured threads → I’m embroidering a picture 3.They made baskets by crossing strips of bamboo across, over, and under each other → They wove baskets out of bamboo 4.My mum made this sweater for me from wool thread by using two bamboo needles → My mum knitted a wool sweater for me 5.He made this flower by cutting into the surface of the wood → He carved this flower from wood 6.I took some clay and used my hands to make it into a bowl shape → I moulded the clay into the desired shape 10 Complete the passage with the words/ phrases from the box Looked team-building zoo lunch interest looking forward to craft museum Last week we had a memorable trip to a new (1) zoo on the outskirts of the city We were all (2) looking forward to the trip There are lots of wild animals, and they are looked after carefully Each species is kept in one big compound and the animals look healthy After we (3) looked round the animal zone, we gathered on a big lawn at the back of the zoo There we played some (4) team-building games and sang songs Then we had a delicious (5) lunch prepared by Nga and Phuong In the afternoon, we walked to a (6) museum nearby There is a big collection of handicrafts made by different (7) craft villages I’m sure that the zoo will be our new place of (8) interest 11 Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the phrasal verb in brackets You may have to change the form of the verb 1.I don’t remember exactly when my parents started this workshop (set up) I don’t remember exactly when my parents set up this workshop 2.We have to try harder so that our handicrafts can stay equal with theirs (keep up with) We have to try harder so that our handicrafts can keep up with theirs 3.What time will you begin your journey to Da Lat? (set off) What time will you set off for Da Lat? 4.We arranged to meet in front of the lantern shop at o’clock, but she never arrived (turn up) We arranged to meet in front of the lantern shop at o’clock, but she never turned up 5.The artisans in my village can earn enough money from basket weaving to live (live on) The artisans in my village can live on basket weaving WORKSHEET UNIT (2) I Underline the correct particle to complete each phrasal verb 1.The city has recently set up/off/out a library in the West Suburb 2.I don’t think Fred gets over/through/on with Daniel They always argue 3.You should take your hat in/over/off in the cinema 4.Their children have all grown up/out/out of and left home for the city to work 5.We were shown up/off/around the town by a volunteer student 6.The town council decided to pull up/over/down the building, as it was unsafe II.Underline the phrasal verbs in the sentences, and match them to their meaning from the box You don’t need the light on in here Turn it off, please They offered him a place at the company but he turned it down The doctor wanted to go over the test results with her patient Once you’ve finished cleaning, you can go on with your work When you come inside, you should take off your coat and hat The local meeting is on Oct 15th Put it down in your diary remove doing examine press the switch refuse make a note continue 1…………………………… : ………………………… ………………………… : ……………………… ………………………… : ……………………… ………………………… : ……………………… ………………………… : ……………………… ………………………… : ……………………… III.Read the text and find eight phrasal verbs Match each of them with a definition from the box For her first evening’s work at the bar, Sarah dressed up She wore a black skirt and white blouse, as she had been told to look smart However, when she turned up, she found out that the manager had been less than honest with her about the job She had to serve the customers and also work in the kitchen Still, she decided to go on working at the bar for the time being After all, she was getting on well in the job Three months later, she saw an advertisement in the paper for a sales 10 assistant at a department store She thought it over carefully, and decided to apply for it ‘But I won’t tell anyone until I’ve got the new job!’ she thought The prospect of doing something different cheered her up considerably consider ask for (a job) arrive continue make someone feel happie put on smart clothes rmake progress discover put on smart clothes arrive discover continue make progress consider ask for (a job) make someone feel happier IV.Read the passage quickly and find the information to fill the blanks Which is the best city in the world to live in? Every year, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) conducts a fascinating survey to determine which cities around the world “provide the best or worst living conditions” It uses factors such as climate, transport, education, safety, and recreational facilities in cities It gives scores for each, and ranks the cities in order – from the best to the worst For the year 2014, the top 10 cities came from Australia, Canada, Europe, and New Zealand Melbourne in Australia had the highest score, which means it is the most ‘liveable’ city Some famous cities came in the top 20, such as Tokyo (19th) and Paris (17th) Perhaps surprisingly, Osaka (13th) had the best score in Asia Cities with major conflicts tended to score the lowest In these countries, living conditions were the most difficult or dangerous Among the worst cities on the list were Dhaka in Bangladesh, Tripoli in Libya, and Douala in Cameroon However, some other organisations and individuals would like to add other factors to the index They say that a city’s green space, urban sprawl, natural features, cultural attractions, convenience, and pollution should be added to the list A/ 1.The name of the organisation doing the survey: ……………………………………… 2.The year of the survey: ……………………………………… 3.The names of the best city and the worst cities: ……………………………………… B/Read the passage again and answer the questions 1.What factors are used by the EIU to rank the world’s cities? _ 2.Where were some famous cities on the list? _ 3.Why were Dhaka, Tripoli, and Douala ranked among the worst cities? _ 4.Which was the most "liveable" city in Asia? _ 11 5.What are some factors that should be added to the index? _ V Read and the tasks Suzanne lives in Bangkok with her husband and two children Her office is seven km away but it takes her two hours to get there by car every day “Some cities have problems with pollution, crime, or bad weather - here we have traffic jams,” she says Before going to the office, she has to take her children to school - so she sets off at a.m The children sleep until they arrive at school Then Suzanne begins her journey to the office, r :ne evening the traffic is even worse Traffic moves in the city centre at half a kilometre an hour In rainy weather it doesn't move at all But why is it so bad? In the past, more people moved around Bangkok by boat Now so many people have a car, and there aren't enough roads in the city The Skytrain and metro can help a bit, but they are limited in range and don't cover all parts of the city A Read and write the missing word in each gap 1.“Some have problems with pollution, crime or bad weather – here we have traffic jams” 2.Before going to the , she has to take her children to school 3.In the evening the is even worse 4.Now so many people have a car, and there aren’t enough in the city B.Listen again and choose the correct answer 1.What is the most serious problem in Bangkok? A.Pollution B.Bad weather C.Traffic jams 2.How does Suzanne go to work? A.By car B.By Skytrain C.By metro 3.How long does it take Suzanne to go to work every day? A.Two hours B.Five hours C.Half an hour 4.In the evening the traffic is _ A.better B.worse C.the same 5.Why is traffic so bad in Bangkok? A.People move around by bot B.There aren’t enough roads C.There isn’t a Skytrain or metro VI Put one word from the box in each gap noisy full crowded bored fabulous urban fascinating A big city is full of life City life is more modern and (1) than elsewhere It is usually very busy and (2) , even at night Life in a big city starts early in the morning Soon the roads are (3) of vehicles School children in their uniforms can be seen on the pavement, walking or waiting for buses People rush to work With every passing hour, the traffic goes on increasing The shops and the market places remain (4) till the evening hours Certainly (5) life has certain charms It offers great opportunities and challenges, especially for the young There are lots of things to do, and facilities are well developed There are (6) places for amusement and recreation One never feels (7) in a city 12 VII.Complete each sentence with the word given, using comparison Include any other necessary words 1.The last exhibition was not ………………………… this one (INTERESTING) 2.This city is developing ………………………… in the region (FAST) 3.Let’s take this road It is ………………………… way to the city.(SHORT) 4.I was disappointed as the film was ………………………… than I had expected (ENTERTAINING) 5.You’re not a safe driver! You should drive ………………………… (CAREFULLY) VIII.Complete each space with a phrasal verb from the list Change the form of the verb if necessary cheer up get over turn back find out turn down go on 1.She ………………………… his invitation to the party and now he’s really upset 2.What’s ………………………… in the street over there? Open the door! 3.Lots of fruit and vegetables will help you ………………………… your cold 4.My brother was ………………………… with a trip to the zoo 5.The road was jammed, so we had to and find an alternative route 6.I have about a fabulous place where we can go for a picnic this weekend IX Rewrite each sentence so that it has a similar meaning and contains the word in capitals 1.Don’t leave the lights on when you leave the classroom (OFF) _ 2.Mai spent her childhood in a small town in the south (UP) _ 3.Kathy checked the restaurant on her mobile phone (LOOKED) _ 4.My grandmother has recovered from her operation (GOT) _ 5.We are really expecting to see you again with pleasure.(LOOK) _ Key for unit (2) Underline the correct particle to complete each phrasal verb 1.The city has recently set up/off/out a library in the West Suburb 2.I don’t think Fred gets over/through/on with Daniel They always argue 3.You should take your hat in/over/off in the cinema 4.Their children have all grown up/out/out of and left home for the city to work 5.We were shown up/off/around the town by a volunteer student 6.The town council decided to pull up/over/down the building, as it was unsafe 13 Underline the phrasal verbs in the sentences, and match them to their meaning from the box You don’t need the light on in here Turn it off, please They offered him a place at the company but he turned it down The doctor wanted to go over the test results with her patient Once you’ve finished cleaning, you can go on with your work When you come inside, you should take off your coat and hat The local meeting is on Oct 15th Put it down in your diary remove examine press the switch refuse make a note continue doing 1.Turn it off : press the switch 2.turned it down : refuse 3.go over : examine 4.go on with : continue doing 5.take off : remove 6.Put it down : make a note Read the text and find eight phrasal verbs Match each of them with a definition from the box For her first evening’s work at the bar, Sarah dressed up She wore a black skirt and white blouse, as she had been told to look smart However, when she turned up, she found out that the manager had been less than honest with her about the job She had to serve the customers and also work in the kitchen Still, she decided to go on working at the bar for the time being After all, she was getting on well in the job Three months later, she saw an advertisement in the paper for a sales assistant at a department store She thought it over carefully, and decided to apply for it ‘But I won’t tell anyone until I’ve got the new job!’ she thought The prospect of doing something different cheered her up considerably consider ask for (a job) arrive put on smart clothes discover continue make someone feel happie rmake progress dress up put on smart clothes turn up arrive find out discover go on continue get on make progress think sth over consider apply for ask for (a job) cheer sb up make someone feel happier Read the passage quickly and find the information to fill the blanks Which is the best city in the world to live in? Every year, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) conducts a fascinating survey to determine which cities around the world “provide the best or worst living conditions” It uses factors such as climate, transport, education, safety, and recreational facilities in cities It gives scores for each, and ranks the cities in order – from the best to the worst For the year 2014, the top 10 cities came from Australia, Canada, Europe, and New Zealand Melbourne in Australia had the highest score, which means it is the most ‘liveable’ city Some famous cities came in the top 20, such as Tokyo (19th) and Paris (17th) Perhaps surprisingly, Osaka (13th) had the best score in Asia Cities with major conflicts tended to score the lowest In these countries, living conditions were the 14 most difficult or dangerous Among the worst cities on the list were Dhaka in Bangladesh, Tripoli in Libya, and Douala in Cameroon However, some other organisations and individuals would like to add other factors to the index They say that a city’s green space, urban sprawl, natural features, cultural attractions, convenience, and pollution should be added to the list a.1.The name of the organisation doing the survey: The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) 2.The year of the survey: 2014 3.The names of the best city and the worst cities: B Read the passage again and answer the questions 1.What factors are used by the EIU to rank the world’s cities? Climate, transport, education, safety, and recreational facilities in cities (are used) 2.Where were some famous cities on the list? Among the top 20 3.Why were Dhaka, Tripoli, and Douala ranked among the worst cities? Because the living conditions there were the most difficult or dangerous 4.Which was the most "liveable" city in Asia? Osaka was 5.What are some factors that should be added to the index? They are a city’s green space, urban sprawl, natural features, cultural attractions, convenience, and pollution What are some factors that should be added to the index? Suzanne lives in Bangkok with her husband and two children Her office is seven km away but it takes her two hours to get there by car every day “Some cities have problems with pollution, crime, or bad weather - here we have traffic jams,” she says Before going to the office, she has to take her children to school - so she sets off at a.m The children sleep until they arrive at school Then Suzanne begins her journey to the office, r :ne evening the traffic is even worse Traffic moves in the city centre at half a kilometre an hour In rainy weather it doesn't move at all But why is it so bad? In the past, more people moved around Bangkok by boat Now so many people have a car, and there aren't enough roads in the city The Skytrain and metro can help a bit, but they are limited in range and don't cover all parts of the city A.Listen and write the missing word in each gap 1.“Some cities have problems with pollution, crime or bad weather – here we have traffic jams” 2.Before going to the office, she has to take her children to school 3.In the evening the traffic is even worse 4.Now so many people have a car, and there aren’t enough roads in the city b Listen again and choose the correct answer 1.What is the most serious problem in Bangkok? A.Pollution B.Bad weather C.Traffic jams 2.How does Suzanne go to work? A.By car B.By Skytrain C.By metro 3.How long does it take Suzanne to go to work every day? A.Two hours B.Five hours C.Half an hour 4.In the evening the traffic is _ A.better B.worse C.the same 5.Why is traffic so bad in Bangkok? 15 A.People move around by boat B.There aren’t enough roads C.There isn’t a Skytrain or metro Put one word from the box in each gap noisy full crowded bored fabulous urban fascinating A big city is full of life City life is more modern and (1) fascinating than elsewhere It is usually very busy and (2) noisy, even at night Life in a big city starts early in the morning Soon the roads are (3) full of vehicles School children in their uniforms can be seen on the pavement, walking or waiting for buses People rush to work With every passing hour, the traffic goes on increasing The shops and the market places remain (4) crowded till the evening hours Certainly (5) urban life has certain charms It offers great opportunities and challenges, especially for the young There are lots of things to do, and facilities are well developed There are (6) fabulous places for amusement and recreation One never feels (7) bored in a city 8.Complete each sentence with the word given, using comparison Include any other necessary words 1.The last exhibition was not as interesting as / so interesting as this one (INTERESTING) 2.This city is developing the fastest in the region (FAST) 3.Let’s take this road It is the shortest / a shorter way to the city.(SHORT) 4.I was disappointed as the film was less entertaining than I had expected (ENTERTAINING) 5.You’re not a safe driver! You should drive more carefully.(CAREFULLY) 9.Complete each space with a phrasal verb from the list Change the form of the verb if necessary cheer up get over turn back find out turn down go on 1.She (has) turned down his invitation to the party and now he’s really upset 2.What’s going on in the street over there? Open the door! 3.Lots of fruit and vegetables will help you get over your cold 4.My brother was cheered up with a trip to the zoo 5.The road was jammed, so we had to turn back and find an alternative route 6.I have found out about a fabulous place where we can go for a picnic this weekend 10 Rewrite each sentence so that it has a similar meaning and contains the word in capitals 1.Don’t leave the lights on when you leave the classroom (OFF) Turn off the lights when you leave the classroom 2.Mai spent her childhood in a small town in the south (UP) Mai grew up in a small town in the south 3.Kathy checked the restaurant on her mobile phone (LOOKED) Kathy looked up the restaurant on her mobile phone 4.My grandmother has recovered from her operation (GOT) My grandmother has got over her operation 5.We are really expecting to see you again with pleasure.(LOOK) We are looking forward to seeing you again 16 ... enough money from basket weaving to live (live on) …………………………………………………………………………………………… Key for unit 1: local environment Listen and read a Can you find a word/phrase that means: a thing which... basket weaving to live (live on) The artisans in my village can live on basket weaving WORKSHEET UNIT (2) I Underline the correct particle to complete each phrasal verb 1.The city has recently... the blanks Which is the best city in the world to live in? Every year, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) conducts a fascinating survey to determine which cities around the world “provide the